SeawordsMay, 2001 • Volume XV • Number 5

18th Annual MOPSymposium

On Saturday, April21st, Sherwood welcomed

an audience of sixty to theeighteenth annual MOPSymposium, introduced MOPfaculty and staff. This was the firsttime that the Symposium was heldat Leeward Community College. Itwas organized by current MOPcoordinator at LCC, Frank Stanton,and former coordinator, TonyRusso.

Dr. Joyce Tsunoda, Senior Vice-President and Chancellor forCommunity Colleges, alsowelcomed us to the Symposium.She spoke of the importance ofundergraduate education, and of herown experiences as anundergraduate at the University ofHawai‘i.

Bernadette Howard, acting LCCDean of Instructions added herwelcome on behalf of the campusadministration, sharing her PacificIslands experiences on Ulithi.

The keynote address, The Sea,the Sea, the Wonderful Sea, was

given by Dr. Alison Kay, EmeritusPprofessor at the Department ofZoology at the University ofHawai‘i.

One of the strongest supporters ofundergraduate education and MOPat UH, she spoke of the her ownrelationship to the sea. Growing upon Kauai, she started collectedseashells at an early age, and itbecame her lifelong calling. As shesaid, “shells give us clues to help usunderstand what is happening to ouroceans and how human beings haverelated to the sea.”

By studying how much meatpeople can get from different kindsof shells, and by studying how longit takes for different kinds of animalsto reproduce, it becomes possible toconsider the different resourcesavailable from the sea.

Many of these relations areexpressed in Hawaiian proverbs,

The Symposium story continues on page six.

Samantha FungUH Mänoa MOP’s Employee of the Year

On April 26th, UH Mänoa MOP metat the annual Student Employee of theYear awards luncheon. Samantha wasMOP’s nomination, and unfortunatelydid not win. She was nominatedbecause of her ability to handle thewide assortment of jobs at the MOPoffice without either falling behind

schedule or letting her grades suffer.Samantha, a psychology major, hasrecently been promoted at the MOPoffice from clerical assistant to fiscalassistant, where she will be taking oneven more responsibilities.

Congratulations and thanks for allyour hard work!

Dr. Alison Kay, a professor at theDepartment of Zoology at theUniversity of Hawai‘i, spoke of her life-long love of the sea. Raised in Hawai‘i,her keynote address urged all of us torecognize the sea’s importance, andthe threats that we can pose to it.

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For more information on MOP events contact your local MOP officePre-registration is required for all field trips.

UH MänoaTelephone: 956-8433

e-mail: <mop@hawaii.edu>web: <http://www2.hawaii.edu/mop/>

UH HiloTelephone: 974-7544

email: <uhhmop@hawaii.edu>web: <http://www.uhhmop.hawaii.edu/>

Leeward CCTelephone: 455-0286

e-mail: <fstanton@hawaii.edu>

Kauai CCTelephone: 245-8251

e-mail: <bushnell@hawaii.edu>

Honolulu CCTelephone: 847-9824

e-mail: <gopalk@hcc.hawaii.edu>

Windward CCTelephone: 235-7389

e-mail: <wccmop@hawaii.edu>web: <http://www.wcc.hawaii.edu/MOP/default.htm>

Maui CCTelephone: 984-3203

e-mail: <Donna.Brown@mauicc.hawaii.edu>web: <http://www.coralreefs.hawaii.edu/mccmop/mop.html>

UH West OahuTelephone: 454-4715

e-mail: <hodgson@hawaii.edu>

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May, 2001

Editor: Brian Richardson;Assistant Editors: Marleen Kilcoyne and Lacy Lynn

Seawords - Marine Option ProgramUniversity of Hawai‘i

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Seawords is a monthly newsletter of the Marine Option Program at theUniversity of Hawai‘i. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarilythose of the Marine Option Program or of the University of Hawai‘i.

May 11th Oahu MOP Graduation, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.To be held at the Waikiki Yacht Club1599 Ala Moana, across from the AlaMoana Shopping Center. Call the UHMMOP office at 956-8433 for moreinformation.

May 13th Commencement at UH Mänoa

May 13th QUEST Starts at UH Hilo!

May 21st Summer Session I begins

May 26th to 27th Boat Show at Ko Olina

May 28th Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 11th Kamehameha Day (Holiday)

June 29th Summer Session I ends

July 2nd Summer Session II begins

July 4th Independence Day (Holiday)

August 10th Summer Session II ends

August 12th Summer Commencement

August 16th Fall MOP Coordinator’s Meeting

August 17th Hawai'i Statehood Day (Holiday)

August 27th First day of instruction at UHM

September 3rd Labor Day (Holiday)

UH Mänoa MOP Events

A schedule of the Spring UH Hilo MOP events can befound at their web site:

<http://www.uhhmop.hawaii.edu/Springschedule2001.htm>.

World Maritime History this Fall!History 489 (3 credits)

University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa, Fall Semester 2001Taught by Hans Van Tilburg, nautical archaeologist/history

Ph.D. candidate, this course surveys the specialized histories ofseafaring cultures from the earliest days to the modern period.From the ancient Indian and Mediterranean oceans to the moderncontainer ports of Europe and East Asia, the influence of seafaringcultures have shaped the pursuit of commercial and militarydomination of the world's oceans. The course features historicalevents and patterns unique to the maritime world. Highlights ofthe course include in-depth studies of piracy, smuggling, maritimemigrations, voyages of discovery, maritime commerce, the pursuitof marine resources (including offshore oil), naval warfare, thedevelopment of the “law” of the sea, and cross-cultural exchanges.Underwater archaeology adds the story of shipwrecks to thehistorical base, enhancing the documentary history. Charts, slides,internet, and video selections augment the lecture series. The classmeets MWF 1:30 - 2:20 at Sakamaki C103.

For more information, contact Hans at MSB Building 219,phone: 956-2418; e-mail: <hkvant@hawaii.edu>.

Congratulations oneveryone for finishing the

semester in one piece!

UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND HAWAI‘ISeawords, May 2001

Water Resources Research Center SeminarsMay 17th, 2001 — Roy Hardy, DNLR,Trace metals in Mänoa StreamSeminars are from 3:00 to 4:15 in MSB 114. For moreinformation, contact the UHM Water Resources ResearchCenter at 956-7847; e-mail <aly@soest.hawaii.edu> orvisit their website at: <http://www.hawaii.edu/wrrc/spring01seminars.html>.

Waikiki Aquarium EducationalClasses & Activities

Preregistration is required for all activities. Please callMark Heckman or Carol Hopper in the EducationDepartment for registration materials. Phone: 923-9741,Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. For moreinformation on these events, visit the Waikiki Aquarium’sweb site at: <http://www.waquarium.org>.

Exploring the Reef by DayMay 5th, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.May 20th and June 3rd, 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.Explore the shallow reef and tidepool areas, wading up to yourknees and experiencing the natural history of Hawai‘i’s shores.Minimum age of 5 years, youngsters must be accompanied byan adult. $8 for adult, $7 for child ($7/$6 for members).

Aquarium After DarkJune 8th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.Do fish snooze? Come down to the aquarium for an after-darkflashlight tour. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $7for adult, $6 for child ($6/$5 for members)

Summer Travel with the AquariumThis year, the Waikiki Aquarium is hosting a series of educationaltravel opportunities:

Family Weeks at Midway AtollJune 2nd to 9th and June 16th to 23rd

Sharks of Midway Atoll (2 credit UH Hilo course)June 2nd to 9th

Teaching Marine Science: The Atoll (2 credit UH Hilo course)June 16th to 23rd, taught by Mark Heckman

DLNR — Division of Aquatic ResourcesBrown Bag Lecture Series — noon to 1:00

Ku'ulei Rodgers (MOP alumna)May 17, 2001Impacts of Tourism on Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Resources in HighUse Areas

All Brown Bag Lectures will take place at DLNR’s BoardRoom, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130. For moreinformation contact Athline Clark at (808) 587-0099 or visit :<http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dar/brownbag.htm>

Fishermen’s FestivalMay 26th to 27th, 2001The Hawai‘i Boat Show and Ocean Expo, held at KoOlina, will include ocean sports and activities,educational exhibits, and a wide range of commercialdisplays. For more information, phone: 254-3474; e-mail <boatshow@koolinamarina.com>; or visit the website at <http://www.koolinamarina.com>.

Cephalopods:Armed Jets in Our OceansThursday, May 10th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Matt Parry, University of Hawai‘i researcher, will give a dynamicpresentation on the wonderful world of cephalopods. Come learnabout these jet-powered, multi-armed, masters of camouflage, whichones are found in Hawai‘i, the status of the cephalopod fisheries,and get a taste of the research being done on them. This freepresentation, which is sponsored by the Hanauma Bay EducationProgram, begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Hawaii Kai Public Library(249 Lunalilo Home Road). Please RSVP Jeff Kuwabara atphone: 397-5840; e-mail <hanauma@hawaii.edu>.

Dolphin DaysJune 30th to July 1st, 2001The Hilton Waikoloa Village and Dolphin Quest are organizingthree fun-filled days. Events will include a Polynesian Buffet,a golf tournament, and a music festival on the Palace Lawn.All the net proceeds to benefit Shriners Hospital for Childrenand the Pacific Marine Life Foundation. For moreinformation, visit <http://www.dolphindays.com/events.htm>.

Stewardship WorkshopsThe Volunteer Stewardship Network is offering a seriesof workshops for those who lead groups of volunteers inconservation and environmental stewardship projects.The workshops include both classroom instruction andhands on training, and will center around a series ofservice projects at Kawai Nui Marsh. The workshopsare scheduled for Saturdays, May 26, June 9, June 23,and June 30. Participants must attend the first workshopand at least one of the subsequent workshops.Registration fee (payable at the first session) is $10per workshop or $30 for the entire series of four . Toapply, register by May 14. Call Nat Pak at 621-2008or e-mail <npak@tnc.org> for more information.

Ocean Day 2001, June 6th, 2001Hawai‘i Maritime Center, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.Honolulu Harbor, Pier 7.Five speakers will talk about various aspects ofHawai‘i’s oceans, from fish farming to monitoringmonk seals. Light pupus and refreshments and a silentauction will follow. For more information, visit <http://www.hawaii.edu/pacon>.

Marine Science Teachers’ WorkshopJuly 2nd and 3rd, 2001This PACON workshop will feature presentations oncoral reef preservation, marine debris and marine GISand field work. Registration is $20. For moreinformation, visit <http://www.hawaii.edu/pacon>.

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Divers and snorkelers in Hawai‘i can nowparticipate in fish surveys for the ReefEnvironmental Education Foundation (R.E.E.F.).REEF has been building a database of fish sightinginformation for over 10 years in Florida and theCaribbean. Now, with the help of the MarineOption Program at Maui Community College, theCoral Reef Network, and Project S.E.A. Link,REEF materials are available to Hawai‘i’sfishwatchers.

When people start to learn the names of the fishand some of their habits, fishwatching becomesmore fun. An added benefit is that people becomestewards of the reefs. As Jacques Cousteau said,“People protect what they love.”

This is where REEF comes in. The program ismodeled after the Audubon Society’s birdwatchingprograms. Divers start to learn the names of thefish and record what they see on a dive. The rulesare simple: only record a fish if you are sure of itsidentity and have a good time doing it. Soon, itbecomes a challenge to find more fish. Divers use waterproof paper printed with the fishnames and an underwater slate to record fish seenon a dive. After returning to shore the informationis transferred to a scan sheet and sent to REEFheadquarters in Florida. The information is thenentered in a database and is available to the publicvia the Internet.

The Great American Fish Count is an annualdive event held each July. There will be severaltraining sessions prior to the event. This is anexcellent opportunity to be introduced to REEF’svolunteer monitoring program.

We have had several workshops on Mauialready, and are now ready to go to the otherislands. This is where we could use some help. Ifyou know of a dive shop, club or other place thatwe could hold a training session please callDonna Brown at MCC MOP. If you wouldlike to learn more, visit the REEF website at

<http://www.reef.org> or call the MCCMarine Option Program at 984-3203.

R.E.E.F. Informationby Donna Brown, MCC MOP Coordinator

Dr. Robert Overlock stepped down on March 1st asthe Medical Director of the Hyperbaric TreatmentCenter, Kuakini Hospital. He was honored at aretirement party at Tree Tops Restaurant in Mänoa onApril 4th, 2001.

Over the years, Bob has been a great friend to MOP,mentoring MOP student projects at the chamber,educating divers, treating bent divers, helping to writethe UH diving manual, and supporting the medicalaspects of its implementation. In recognition of hiscontributions, MOP Director Sherwood Maynardpresented him with a MOP Certificate of Appreciation atthe retirement ceremony. We all wish him a fair windand following seas.

Dr. Robert Overlock, wearing his “bottomtime extender tool.” His retirement partywas held at the Tree Tops Restaurant inMänoa. More picture are available at <http://www.hawaiian.net/~overlock>.

Retirement Party forDr. Robert Overlock

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Congratulations toScience Fair Winners

We are happy to report that judges at the 44th Hawai‘iState Science and Engineering Fair selected three students fortheir projects in marine science and marine bioproductsengineering.

Felix Lui (top), a student at McKinley High School,received a MarBEC certificate and a stipend for the “BestMarine Bioproducts Engineering-related Senior ResearchProject.” His project was entitled “Cross-linked Tiger SharkHemoglobin: Analysis of a Hemoglobin Derivative fromCaleocerdo cuvieri as a Potential Blood Substitute.”

Kawiki Mortensen (bottom left), from KamehemehaSchools, also received a certificate and a stipend for the “BestMarine Bioproducts Engineering-related Senior ResearchProject” for his display on“Happy Hearts: MicroalgalAntioxidant Effects on an InVitro Model of Atherosclerosis.”

Lastly, Jill Quaintance(bottom right), from the Hawai‘iPreparatory Academy received acertificate and a stipend for the“Best Marine-related SeniorResearch Project” for her workon “Monitoring Turtle BaskingBehavior with RemoteCameras.”

Well done!

Congratulations toKarin Evensen

This year, Karin Evensen, a UHM MOP alumna, published a bookin Norway (in Norwegian). The book, which was inspired by her fatherand grandfather, who were whalers, details the history of the whalingindustry in Norway from the late 19th century until the middle of the20th century. The book is full of pictures that provide details of thepeople, the ships and the places of the Norwegian whaling industry.

The book was her MOP project, which she presented at last year’sMOP Student Symposium, where she won the John P. Craven award.She is working on an English edition of the book, and we will keepyou informed of any developments.

Great work!

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such as Pala ka hala, moniona ka hä'uke'uke — When the pandanus fruitripens, the hä 'uke'uke sea urchin isfat. When the Europeans, bothexplorers and missionaries, arrivedon the islands, the sense of the seachanged, and sea became a resourcewhich was often exploited andsometimes destroyed. Kay spoke ofthe destruction of pearl oysters inthe early 20th century. Also, becauseof harvesting pressures, she notedthat even the sizes of shellscollected today. Comparing shellsfrom the current catches with shellsfound in old middens, she noted thatthe size of some current shells areless than a third of the size of whatthey once were.

The Hawaiians made theshorelines much more productive,primarily by creating fishponds.Westerners have also changed theshoreline, often for the worse.Seawalls destroy beaches,agricultural activity leads to erosion

and runoff, turning sand intomud. Yet the sea can recover.

Tearing down seawalls can bring thesand back.

But the damage done by theintroduction of alien marineorganisms, whether intended orunintended, cannot be so easilyundone. She noted that over 20% ofthe 440 species around Pearl Harborare alien. And there are still plans tointroduce more, primarily foreconomic reasons. But, as she noted,“we know not what we do,” and thepotential dangers must not beminimized. The wonderful sea isours to protect.

Student presentations followedDr. Kay’s address.

Melissa Cleland, from UHMänoa, presented her internship onhyperbaric medicine, whichinvolves the treatment of people in achamber with an oxygen-rich gasmix at high pressure. Not only canhyperbaric medicine help SCUBAdivers suffering from decompressionsickness, it can also enhancehealing, and treat various kinds of

gas poisoning. Her internship wascarried out at the HyperbaricTreatment Center at KuakiniHospital, which is the only civilianchamber in Hawai‘i.

Brooke Stuercke, from UH Hilo,presented the results of her researchon the algal turf composition at twosites on the Big Island. Algal turfs,which are the interwoven webscomposed of many different algaespecies, are one of the main foodsources for near shore marine life.Brooke created a list of over 40species found at two different sites,and found high variability offrequency between the two sites,and in different points at each site.Red algae (Rhodophyta) dominatedboth sites.

Andrew Paul Moore, from UHMänoa, then described hisexperiences as an intern at Sea LifePark. Andy summarized the maindisplays at Sea Life Park, and thendiscussed his experiences with thegreen sea turtles, the focus of hisinternship. There are many youngturtles in Sea Life Park, and he wasresponsible for feeding and caringfor thirty of them. Not only did helearn about turtle physiology, he

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Joe Meno, from UH Mänoa, describeshis experiences teaching youngchildren at the Waikiki Aquarium.

The audience at the MOP Symposium, which was held in the distance educationtelevision studio at Leeward Community College on Saturday, April 21st.Special thanks go out to Dr. Frank Stanton, the MOP coordinator at LCC, for allhis work in putting this event together.

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also interacted with visitors to SeaLife Park, and experienced themlearning about marine animals.

The next presenter was BrianGreene, from UH Mänoa, whodiscussed the biodiversity, andspecifically the fishes, found on theislands of the central Pacific Ocean.Basing his research on fieldworkdone on Howland, Baker, Jarvis andother islands to the south ofHawai‘i. The leeward sides of theseislands are highly productive due tothe nutrient-rich currents, and theexpedition found many species thatwere either new, or newlydiscovered in those areas.

Tim Rodden, from MauiCommunity College, discussed hisinternship with the Coral ReefAssessment and MonitoringProgram (CRAMP), which hasstudied the impact of natural andhuman processes on coral reefs,primarily at sites off Maui. Usingvarious methods, the project hasmeasured diversity and frequency ofspecies, as well as topographical and

other material characteristics of thecoral reefs. As a result of hisinternship, Tim learned a wide rangeof skills as a research diver.

Andrew Rayne presented theresults of his internship, where headvocated for the preservation ofMaha‘ulepu, a coastal area on thesouth shore of Kauai. The beach,which has an extensive humanhistory, is also home to suchendangered Hawaiian species as thenene, the green sea turtle, and themonk seal. The area has not beendeveloped, generally due to grass-roots political action, but its futureis uncertain. Andrew also showed ashort video of Maha‘ulepu, whichwove images of the area togetherwith the voices of those who aretrying to preserve it.

Sarah Stelter, from the Universityof Hawai‘i at Hilo, presented theresearch she undertook, with thehelp of Keiko Sekiguchi and ErikoTodo, on diurnal and seasonalchanges in the abundance ofhumpback whales. Focusing on HiloBay, she studied the abundance ofpods and whales during the morningand afternoon each day for severalmonths. Data were also collected onthe surface behavior of the whales,such as breaches and slaps. Sarahsaid that she found significantdifferences between morning andafternoon, with the highestfrequency in the morning, at least upuntil the end of February. By the endof the season, however, there was nosignificant difference betweenmorning and afternoon. Changes infrequency could be attributed tovariations in the weather or thepresence of calves in March.

Joseph Meno, of UH Manoa,discussed his experiences as aneducator and docent at the WaikikiAquarium. He noted that, whilepeople expect to be entertained by

the animals, the Aquarium is alsoconcerned with conservation. This iswhy some of the animals, such asthe Monk seals, do not performtricks — they are at the Aquariumfor research and educationalprojects. Joseph talked about in-class presentations he gave toelementary school students andgroups of children at the Aquarium.Through these encounters, thelearning between the docent and thechildren goes in both directions.

Jill Ley, from the University ofHawai‘i at Hilo, presented theresults of her research on nutrientimpacts on the Kapoho tidepools,located on the east side of the bigisland. Different points around thetidepools were compared withsamples from nearby areas that werenot close to residential areas. Highphosphate levels were recorded. Thequantity of nutrients, which have animpact onalgae grown, is affectedby many factors, such as salinity,but in particular sewage fromnearby homes.

Jennifer Vander Veur, one of thepresenters from Kauai CommunityCollege, describes her internship,where she created an educationaldisplay of marine life at the KCC library.

Bernadine Enrique, from KauaiCommunity College, reports on herinternship, where she helped toproduce a brochure, a video, and anumber of booklets on a modelahupua‘a being created on the Kauaicampus.

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Jennifer Vander Veur, from KauaiCommunity College, presented herinternship report, focusing on themarine species classifications for theHawaiian Island Region. Bycreating an educational display ofsamples and informational materialat the KCC library, Jennifer hopes toeducate people on marine life ingeneral and around Hawai‘i inparticular. One of the mostimportant problems she faced washow to display the samples, oftenpreserved in jars, in theirenvironment. She also discussed thepossible value of similar displayselsewhere in the islands, whichcould educate people, even tourists,on important conservation issues.

Decy Devere, from theUniversity of Hawai‘i Hilo, thenpresented her research on themollusc Columbellida, where shecompared development andmorphological differentiation of theradular structure and function offour species. She compared thelength of the mollusc’s tooth rowsand shell size, although only onespecies showed a clear linearrelation.

Jennifer Olson, a MOP alumnaand a student at WindwardCommunity College, discussed herexperiences at the AquacultureFacility at WCC, which is part ofthe College of Tropical Agriculture.The facility has focused onornamental fish species that areeconomically important to Hawai‘i.Over the years, the number ofspecies has increased. Research hasbeen carried on in alternate foodsources for aquaculture production,and also in ways to filter water,which will reduce the amount waterthat the aquacultural industry needs.

Kimberly Page, from UH Hilo,presented the results of her researchon the distribution and abundance ofProrocentrum, a species ofdinoflagellate, on the Big Island.One reason that Prorocentrum isimportant is that it produces a toxinthat is connected to fibropapilloma ,which causes often-fatal tumors onsea turtles. Kimberly found someseasonal variation in macrophytesbetween the three collection sitesaround the island. Also, she foundthat there was a significant variationin the number of Prorocentrum thatwere found on different species ofmacrophytes. Finally, she found thatthe number of Prorocentrum variedfrom one macrophyte species toanother.

Brooke Stuercke and DecyDevere, both from UH Hilo,shared the award for the best

research paper given atthe Symposium.

The next presentation was givenby Jeffrey Taylor, who talked aboutthe effects of volcanic fog, or “vog”,on the SeaWiFS Satellite Imagery inthe lee of the Big Island. TheSeaWiFS images capture theformation of cord-core eddies,which are linked to increased levelsof nutrients at the ocean’s surface.Jeffrey found that higher levels ofvog increased the errors of thesatellite images. The relationshipbetween the levels of vog and thelevels of error were almost perfectlylinear.

“Auntie” Bernadine Enrique,from Kauai Community College,presented some of the results of herinternship, which involved theproduction of a brochure, a video,and a number of booklets on themodel ahupua‘a that is being createdon the Kauai CC campus. The areais being cleared, and taro patcheshave been planted. The goal of theproject is to create a completeahupua‘a, stretching from mountainto ocean.

Next, Michele Quesada, fromLeeward Community College,presented the results of herinternship, where she helped theHawaiian Islands Humpback WhaleNational Marine Sanctuary organizethe Fifth Annual Ocean Count. Thiswhale count, which is held acrossHawai‘i, is an important opportunityto educate people in the importanceof whale conservation, and the roleplayed by the sanctuary. Almost athousand volunteers take part in thewhale count, and are educated onboth biological and legal aspects ofwhales.

Ephriam Temple, a student at UHManoa, the last speaker at theSymposium, then discussed hisresearch on whether the parrotfish inHanauma Bay are territorial. Somespecies of parrotfish are territorial,but other species are not. Hispreliminary research suggests that

Brian Greene receiving theJohn P. Craven award for themost inspiring presentation.

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I can clearly recall conversations with John years ago.On the surface a grumpy curmudgeon, nevertheless hisactions in support of the fledgling MOP program markedhim as a true and good friend. He helped me fight off manyenemies who were trying to sabotage the program in itsearly stages. HIMB served as a true home to MOP in theearly days as a site for several internships. He took manystudents under his wing as counselor and guide.

I’ll never forget his magnetism. After entering a roomof students, he would soon unleash that mighty intellectand have a circle of them surrounding him as he entranced

A Remembrance ofJohn Bardachby Barry Hill, Director,Marine Option Program, 1972-1975

Editor’s Note: John Bardach passed away on January 24th,2001. He arrived in Hawai‘i to head up the Hawaii Instituteof Marine Biology in 1971, just as MOP was gettingstarted.

them with his “words of wisdom.” It was also interestingto note the jealousy of his younger faculty colleagues. Oneturned green with envy as the pretty student he was talkingto wandered over to the Bardach group. I saw this happena number of times.

Personally, I place John among those without whosehelp the program would never have gotten off the ground.That group in addition to John Craven and Jack Davidsonas founding fathers includes HIG Director George Woollardand HIMB’s Phil Helfrich.

He’ll be long remembered and never forgotten.

Scarus sordidus, one of the species in HaunaumaBay, are territorial.

After a break and much deliberation, the awardswere announced. Melissa Cleland and Tim Roddenshared the award for the best internship paper givenat the Symposium. Brooke Stuercke and Decy Devereshared the award for the best research paper given atthe Symposium. Jeffrey Taylor won the PACONaward for the presentation that with the bestintegration of marine science and technology with aPacific-wide focus. Brian Greene won the John P.Craven Award for the most inspired presentation atthe Symposium. Jill Ley won the Anna Toy NgMemorial MOP Scholarship, which recognizesexemplary MOP students for their marinescholarship, ocean stewardship and contributions toMOP.

Finally, congratulations go out to Nancy Bushnelland the Kauai MOP. This was the first time Kauai haspresented at the MOP Symposium. The Symposiumwas also the largest that MOP has ever had, withseventeen student presentations.

On Sunday, the Symposium attendees were treatedto a tour of the USS Missouri, with Mark Else (analumnus of the Maritime Archaeology and HistoryProgram) as their guide. We were shown the innerworkings of the ship and told of the ship’s history.

The venue for next year’s Symposium has notbeen finalized, although those at this year’s meetingwere hoping for Kauai CC. Stay tuned.

Melissa Cleland and Tim Rodden being presented with theaward for the best internship paper given at the Symposium.This year, both the internship and research awards were shared.

Jill Ley, who won the Anna Toy Ng memorial award, standingwith Sherwood Maynard (left) and Leon Hallacher, UH HiloMOP Coordinator (right).

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EMPLOYMENTCook for shipwreckexpeditionThe Maritime Archaeology andHistory program at UHM iscurrently seeking a cook toaccompany the field team of 18nautical archeologists on a 12 daycamping expedition to Lanai Island,June 24th to July 4th.

Duties will include logistical/budget planning and supervising

breakfast and dinner preparation, as well asloading lunch coolers for the field. Five-personteams will rotate daily to assist with cookingchores, store runs, etc.

Applicant must be prepared to camp for theduration of the field work. This is a paid positionand includes opportunities to visit Lanai’sarchaeological prehistoric and historic(shipwreck) sites. An adventurousspirit is recommended. For moreinformation, contact coursedirector Hans van Tilburg at e-mail: <hkvant@hawaii.edu>.

SUMMER FIELD ASSISTANTThe Ecosystems CenterThe Ecosystems Center of the Marine BiologicalLaboratory seeks a full-time summer fieldassistant to work on a project evaluatingconservation and management of nativeshrubland and grassland ecosystems in northernSweden.

Position is open until a suitable candidate isidentified. For more information, or to apply, senda resume, copy of transcripts, names, addresses,telephone and email addresses (if available), ofthree references to: Marine BiologicalLaboratory, ATTN: Human Resources referencecode [SFA Sweden], 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole,MA 02543; phone, (508) 289-7422, email at:<resume@mbl.edu>.

Aquarium MaintenanceMarlee Breese is looking for SCUBA certifiedstudents to help maintain the aquarium at the newDuty Free Shoppers building. For moreinformation, contact Marlee at e-mail<mbreese@lava.net>.

PACON Student AssistantPACON is looking for a student to hire as soonas possible to help us with administrative/clericalwork to prepare for PACON 2001 Symposiumto be held on July 8-11, 2001. We have postedthis PACON Student Assistant job on the UHStudent Employment & Cooperative Educationwebsite <https://sece.its.hawaii.edu/servlets/>.The student can search for Job Number 3123.

INTERNSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPSMia J. Tegner MemorialResearch GrantsWe welcome grant applications for projectsrelated to estuarine and marine environmentsanywhere in the world. The Marine ConservationBiology Institute (MCBI) will review allapplications on a competitive, case-by-case basis.Applications are due May 25th, 2001. For moreinformation, visit their web site at: <http://www.mcbi.org/>.

Heyum Endowment FundEstablished by the late R. Renée Heyum, formerCurator of the Pacific Collection, these $3000awards assists Pacific Islanders receivingeducation and/or training in Hawai‘i. Applicationdeadline is May 15th. For more informationcontact the Director, Center for Pacific IslandsStudies, 1890 East-West Road, Moore 215,Honolulu, HI 96822.

Brower Youth AwardsDo you know a young person who hasdemonstrated outstanding environmentalleadership? That young person could be eligibleto receive a Brower Youth Award. Each of sixreceipients will be awarded a $3000 cash prize.Encourage young environmental leaders to applybefore June 29th, 2001.

A program of Earth Island Institute, theBrower Youth Awards will recognize innovativeleadership efforts across an ethnic, geographic,and nonpartisan cross-section of young people,from thirteen to twenty-two years old. The prizeswill highlight projects ranging from campusorganizing to habitat restoration to neighborhoodclean-up of toxics and will be awarded at a galacelebration in Berkeley, CA. The details are at<http://www.earthisland.org/bya> or phone:(415) 788-3666, x160.

Hanauma Bay Education ProgramVolunteers are needed to staff beach desk andvisitors’ center. Duties include leadinginterpretive talks, answering general questionsand promoting proper environmental etiquette.For information contact Jeff Kuwabara (MOPalumnus) at 397-5840 or e-mail:<hanauma@hawaii.edu>.

UH/JIMAR StudyDo you speak Vietnamese or Korean, and are youinterested in fisheries? Joseph O’Mally, aresearch associate with JIMAR, is looking forvolunteers to assist in a study of longline fisheriescost/earnings. The work will entail helpingresearchers conduct in-person interviews ofvessel owners and operators, specifically fisherswho speak Vietnamese or Korean. For moreinformation, contact Joseph at phone: 983-5741;e-mail: <jomalley@honlab.nmfs.hawaii.edu>.

VOLUNTEERING

Student InternsSpace and Naval WarfareThe Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center(Hawaii) seeks students for their StudentCooperative Employment Program. Fulltimeseniors get up to $31.5K/year (approximately$15/hour) plus all the Federal benefits. Upongraduation, they have the opportunity to comeaboard as New Professionals, with a startingsalary of up to $60K with a 15% hiring bonus.Need not be a senior to apply. This is not a MOPcontract, we are just helping to publicize theopportunity for scientists and engineeers we haveworked with over the years. For furtherinformation contact Justin K. Lee, Engineer, at:phone: 471-9641; Fax: 471-5837; e-mail:<juslee@spawar.navy.mil>.

Oceanic Institute InternshipOpportunities in research programs and othercapacities. To apply, send proposal letterindicating program preference, available time,and if it is for school credit. Send your proposalto The Oceanic Institute, Attention Gary Karr,Training & Education Coordinator, MakapuuPoint, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI96795-1820; fax: 259-5971; e-mail:<gkarr@teligentmail.com>. For moreinformation, visit the Oceanic Institute websiteat <http://www.oceanicinstitute.org>.

The Friends of He‘eia State ParkThe Friends of He'eia State Park (a nonprofitenvironmental organization in Kaneohe) arelooking for undergraduate students for Summerand Fall Semester 2001 as environmentaleducation interns. Interns’ duties includedeveloping, teaching, and supervising classes invarious fields such as marine biology,ethnobotany, geology, and environmentalpreservation. Interns may be eligible to receivea stipend and/or credit hours. Please contact themat 247-3156 for more information.

United Fishing AgencyUnited Fishing Agency is offering internshipopportunities for students interested in fishwholesaling, marketing, etc. For moreinformation contact Brooks Takenaka, phone:536-2148; e-mail <btakenaka@netscape.net>.

Shrimp Hatchery TechnicianKahuku Shrimp CompanyPosition can lead to hatchery manager oreventually farm manager. Qualifications:baccalaureate degree, marine biology desirable.Best for someone who lives in vicinity, forexample Wahiawa, Waialua, Kaneohe, etc.Starting Salary is $20,000/year. The KahukuShrimp Company also has a variety of other full-time job openings, including assistant hatcherymanager, hatchery helper, and assistant growoutmangager trainee. For more information, contactBruce Smith at 293-0157.

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CONFERENCES &CALLS FOR PAPERS

Hawaii Science Teachers AssociationMay 5th, 2001 - Honolulu, HI

The Spring conference will be held at McKinley High School. For moreinformation, contact Dr. Southworth at e-mail: <south@hawaii.edu>.

North American Society for Oceanic HistoryMay 23rd to 27th, 2001 - Kingston, Ontario, CanadaThis year’s theme is “Canadian-American Relations on the Great Lakesin Peace and War,” and will range from the colonial period through theCold war. For more information, visit <http://www.ecu.edu/nasoh>.

Building Bridges with Traditional KnowledgeMay 28th to June 2nd, 2001 - Honolulu, HI

Held at Hilton Hawaiian Village, this international summit meeting onissues will involve indigenous peoples, conservation, sustainabledevelopment and ethnoscience. For more information, visit <http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/traditionalknowledge>.

10th Pacific Science Inter-CongressJune 1st to 6th, 2001 - GuamHeld at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa in Tumon Bay and at theUniversity of Guam, this conference will inlcude over 200 presentationson a wide variety of research topics. For more information, visit theirweb sites at <http://www.10psicguam.org> at <http://www.10psicguam.com>.

Maritime Empires ConferenceJuly 2nd and 3rd, 2001 — London, EnglandThe National Maritime Museum and the University of London are co-sponsoring Maritime Empires: The Operation and Impact of Nineteenth-Century British Imperial Trade at the Museum. The first day’s sessionsare devoted to “Technology, Expansion and Control;” the second day’sto “Culture, Commerce and Communication.” For more information,e-mail the conference organizers at <research@nmm.ac.uk>.

PACON 2001July 8th to 11th, 2001 - Burlingame, CAThis conference will focus on environmental technologies forsustainable maritime development. For more information, visit theirwebsite at <http://www.hawaii.edu/pacon>.

Coastal Zone 2001July 15th to 19th, 2001 — Cleveland, OHConference will center around the most pressing challenges of todayand tomorrow, including challenges associated with expanding ports,and concerns with the production, transportation, and use of energyresources. For more information, visit the conference website at <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz2001>.

NMEA 2001: A Water OdysseyJuly 17th to 21st, 2001 — Victoria, B.C., CanadaThe National Marine Educators Association conference will look at ourrelationship with water through time and history, traditions and cultures,art and humanities, and science. For more information, contact MikeSpranger at e-mail <MSSpranger@gateway.net>. The conferencewebsite is: <http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/conf/nmea2001>.

Open Ocean Aquaculture IVJuly 17th to 20th, 2001 — St. Andrews, N.B., CanadaThe conference website is: <http://www-org.usm.edu/~ooa/ooa_iv.html>.

18th Pacific Educational ConferenceJuly 23rd to 27th — GuamThe conference, entitled “Our Pacific Communities: Voyage to Buildingour Foundation,” will be an opportunity for educators from around thePacific to share their successes. Early registration is due May 22nd,2001. For more information, e-mail <pec2001@guam.doe.edu.gu>.

Hawai‘i Conservation ConferenceJuly 29th to August 1st, 2001 — UH Hilo

The 15th annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology willfocus on conservation challenges facing islands that are sometimesunique and sometimes similar to mainland systems. Field trips, awelcoming reception, and a symposium are also planned. Given thelimited space for oral presentations, the organizers strongly encourageposter presentations. For more information, visit the web-site at <http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~scb>.

Water Security for the 21st CenturyAugust 13th to 16th, 2001 — Stockholm, SwedenConvened by the Stockholm International Water Institute, the conferencewill help search for effective, long-term water resources management.For more information, contact the Symposium Secretariate at phone:+46 8 522 139 75 and e-mail: <sympos@siwi.org>, or visit their websiteat <http://www.siwi.org>.

Asia-Pacific Marine Biotechnology ConferenceOctober 21 - 24, 2001 - Honolulu, HI

The conference will promote marine biotechnology for the scientists,industries and government in the Asia-Pacific region. For moreinformation, visit their website at <http://www.MarBEC.org/APMBC>.

Going to Extremes: Seabed Mining and BiotechnologyOctober 31st to November 3rd — Hilo, HI

Being held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, the conference will presentcutting-edge advancements in seabed exploration, development, andresearch specific to marine minerals. For more information, phone:956-9772, or visit <http://soest.hawaii.edu/Hurl/umi_2001>.

Oceans 2001: An Odyssey of Ocean ExplorationNovember 5th to 8th, 2001 — Honolulu, HI

Conference and exhibition will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.Topics will consider advances in science and engineering in the oceanenvironment or address ocean economic, policy or education issues.For more information, e-mail: <oceans@jspargo.com> or visit theconference website at <http://www.Oceans2001.com>.

A student poster exhibit is also being organized. Abstracts shouldbe in English, 500-800 words, and should include a problem statement/hypothesis, highlights of methods of solution, results/conclusions, anddiscussion interpreting the results and the significance of the project.To submit materials or for more information, contact Sherwood Maynard,Marine Option Program, University of Hawai'i, 2525 Correa Road, HIG214, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822, phone (808) 956-8433, fax (808) 956-2417, or e-mail: <sherwood@hawaii.edu>.

Ocean Sciences 2002February 11th to 15th — Honolulu, HI

Special sessions deadline is June 25th, 2001. Abstract Deadlineis November 1st, 2001. For more information, visit <http://www.agu.org>.

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Contents18th Annual MOP Symposium

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Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1MOP Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3The R.E.E.F. Project . . . . . . . . . . . 4Dr. Overlock’s Retirement . . . . . . 4Congratulations for Science

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(continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8Remembering John Bardach . . . . . 9Employment, Scholarships, Internships & Volunteering . . . 10Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Seawords is the newsletter of the Marine Option Program at theUniversity of Hawai‘i. It is published monthly (more or less).

Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Marine OptionProgram or of the University of Hawai‘i.

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Suggestions and submissions are welcome. Submissions can include articles,photographs, art work, or pretty much anything that would be of interest to themarine community in Hawai‘i and around the world.Our web pages are located at <http://www2.hawaii.edu/mop>.Our e-mail address is <mop@hawaii.edu>.

The Seawords staff are:Brian Richardson (Editor),Marleen Kilcoyne (Assistant Editor),Lacy Lynn (Assistant Editor),and Dr. Sherwood Maynard (éminence gris).